A Jefferson County jury has found a man guilty of robbing an 81-year-old man at a Westminster movie theater urinal.
After two days of testimony, the jury debated briefly before finding Jeffrey Sang Knouse, 40, guilty of seven felony counts including robbery of an at-risk adult, identity theft and criminal possession of a financial transaction device.
In June, Knouse attacked Arthur Maes in the restroom of the AMC theater in the Westminster. Knouse knocked Maes — who uses a cane — down; took his wallet and ran.
Knouse used Maes’ credit card at a McDonald’s for more than $20, spent more at Diamond Shamrock and purchased two $50 gift cards at a Family Dollar store.
Video surveillance from the Family Dollar and a tip from the Crime Stoppers line led to his arrest.
Knouse admitted to authorities he targeted Maes because of his cane.
“Seniors are often the most vulnerable people in our community and we all have friends or family who are elderly,” Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey said. My office is committed to protecting them. Those who prey on the vulnerability of seniors in Jefferson County will be held accountable.”
Knouse will be sentenced Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. and faces up to 30 years in prison. Robbing an at-risk adult carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of four years.
